New Delhi, May 16 – As temperatures soar past 50°C in central India during peak summer, most wildlife photographers retreat to the comfort of cooler settings. But for acclaimed wildlife photographer Yogesh Bhatia, these extreme conditions are precisely where nature reveals its rarest, rawest moments.
This kind of persistence defines his photographic journey—be it in the sun-scorched plains of Tadoba or the dusty wilderness of Panna. For Yogesh, every wildlife experience is sacred, no matter how inhospitable the environment.
Armed with a Sony Alpha 1 and a 400mm f/2.8 lens, Yogesh Bhatia’s images are more than visual captures. They are emotionally charged narratives of India’s wilderness, marked by patience, respect, and timing.
“I don’t teach people how to chase wildlife,” Yogesh says. “I teach them how to wait—with purpose.” Every student leaves with better frames and a renewed understanding of humility, patience, and coexistence with nature.
His mentoring style is warm, ethical, and transformational—traits that have earned him recognition across platforms like India Today, The Indian Express, Zee TV, and ABP News. One of his standout tiger portraits even adorned a billboard in Mumbai, drawing the city’s gaze toward the untamed world beyond its margins.
With every frame, Yogesh Bhatia champions a deeper movement that prioritizes conservation, ethics, and storytelling. He is not just a photographer but a torchbearer for mindful and ethical wildlife photography, inspiring a new generation to look deeper, wait longer, and shoot responsibly.
Capturing the Wild in the Heart of the Furnace
On a blistering May day in Ranthambhore, Rajasthan, Yogesh endured 12 grueling hours beside a parched waterhole from 6 AM to 6 PM. With little more than ORS, fruits, and sheer determination, he braved the sun’s relentless assault. “The heat was so intense, even the gypsy’s metal started burning to the touch,” he recalls. Just when the day seemed lost, a majestic tigress emerged at 5:45 PM to quench her thirst, delivering a once-in-a-lifetime shot. “That one frame made the entire ordeal worth it,” Yogesh says.This kind of persistence defines his photographic journey—be it in the sun-scorched plains of Tadoba or the dusty wilderness of Panna. For Yogesh, every wildlife experience is sacred, no matter how inhospitable the environment.
Endurance and Emotion Behind the Lens
At Corbett’s Dhikala zone, another searing afternoon found him tracking elephant herds beneath the unforgiving sun. “I had to pour water on my camera bag to prevent the lens from overheating,” he laughs. His reward? An awe-inspiring shot of a tusker crossing the Ramganga river, sunlight dancing on the ripples—a frame that still sends chills down his spine.Armed with a Sony Alpha 1 and a 400mm f/2.8 lens, Yogesh Bhatia’s images are more than visual captures. They are emotionally charged narratives of India’s wilderness, marked by patience, respect, and timing.
A Mentor for the Mindful
Yogesh’s influence stretches far beyond the jungle. His wildlife photography workshops, held in iconic locales such as Masai Mara, Spiti, Ranthambhore, and Panna, are coveted for immersive learning experiences. These aren’t just skill-based tutorials but lessons in philosophy, discipline, and deep ecological respect.“I don’t teach people how to chase wildlife,” Yogesh says. “I teach them how to wait—with purpose.” Every student leaves with better frames and a renewed understanding of humility, patience, and coexistence with nature.
His mentoring style is warm, ethical, and transformational—traits that have earned him recognition across platforms like India Today, The Indian Express, Zee TV, and ABP News. One of his standout tiger portraits even adorned a billboard in Mumbai, drawing the city’s gaze toward the untamed world beyond its margins.
Championing Ethical Wildlife Photography
To Yogesh, photography is about presence, not just pictures. It is about being still when others move, enduring when others retreat, and witnessing nature’s finest moments in silence.With every frame, Yogesh Bhatia champions a deeper movement that prioritizes conservation, ethics, and storytelling. He is not just a photographer but a torchbearer for mindful and ethical wildlife photography, inspiring a new generation to look deeper, wait longer, and shoot responsibly.